While thePokemonfranchise has arguably become most known for its mainline games, anime, and trading card game over the years, it has also had its fair share of spin-off games. Usually, the first spin-offs that come to many fans' minds include classic games likePokemon Snap,Pokemon Pinball, andPokemon Stadium, but the franchise has had its fair share of spin-off titles in recent years as well, with even more on the way,likeNew Pokemon Snap....

Many of the bosses inDemon’s Soulsstill stand as some of the most interesting encounters against larger than life enemies in the FromSoftware catalog. However, one boss stands out as an experience that even theDemon’s Soulsremakecouldn’t improve, due in large part to the attempt to mix Soulslike combat with platforming puzzles. This particular boss would be the Dragon God, a creature that acts as a bit of a mascot forDemon’s Souls, even if the fight itself is otherwise underwhelming....

Summary Bungie is giving all players access to severalDestiny 2expansions for a limited time. This is meant to help players prepare for the newFinal Shapeexpansion coming in June. The upcomingDestiny 2expansion comes with a new subclass, new overhauls, a new enemy faction, and the conclusion of the ongoing narrative arc. A little over a year ago, in theLightfallexpansion, Bungie added a new subclass to the game called Strand, withnew traversal mechanics and new gear introduced toDestiny 2, while also setting up the game’s ongoing story arc for its epic conclusion inThe Final Shape....

Quick Links BeforeA Rift in Time, when you completed a story quest that involved a character inDisney Dreamlight Valley, that was typically when you would fully unlock that character as a villager,like with Olafor Donald Duck. This is not the case for Oswald. While you do need to complete the entire series of story quests that make up the second act ofA Rift in Time, you will also need to complete Oswald’s first friendship quest....

In just a few short days,Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotis set to release on several platforms. The upcoming game isone of the most highly-anticipated titles of 2020and is a single-player retelling of the story ofDragon Ball Z. Now, with just a few days away from release, a couple of video game retailers are currently offering discounts for players who pre-purchase the upcoming game. Players interested in pre-ordering the game will be happy to know that Amazon and Walmart are currently offering slight discounts for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game....

Summary Pokemon Horizons,known asPocket Monsters: Liko and Roy’s Departure and Pocket Monsters: The Sparkling of Terapagosin Japan, is one of the newest series in the Poke-universe. With the series scheduled to debut on February 23 in the US and Ash Ketchum finally becoming a Pokemon Master after almost 30 years, fans were intrigued and excited to see a world without the Pallet Town native. However, seeing this world would take a little longer than anticipated and excitement turned to disappointment with the announcement of the Netflix release, as recently, the official Pokemon account stated that there would be a new release date....

Game developer Steel Wool Studios has finally announced the official Xbox release date forFive Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach. No doubt Xbox players will be pleased to move on from theSecurity Breachspin-offand onto the main event. The announcement also serves as the latest news about the game since the reveal of the upcomingRuinDLC, which was also given an exciting development update in the latest blog post. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breachis the ninth major installment released seven years after the originalFive Nights at Freddy’sgame....

Known for hisFortniteandClash Royalevideos on YouTube, Flakes Power is now going to be part of the extensive number of skins that rotate through the Item Shop. Back in Chapter 1 Season 7,Epic Games added the first Icon Series skin to the gameand it was a success. Marshmello debuted this new tag after he also performed the first in-game concert inFortnite. This was something completely different from what had ever been done before, and soon after, fans only wanted more, so they could get tons of skins of their favorite celebrities....

Summary Helldivers 2is taking the world of PvE multiplayer by storm,Diablo 4is arriving on Xbox Game Pass soon, and the new design for Crystal Dynamics’ Lara Croft has been unveiled. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week. Respawn’sStar WarsFPS may lean on one of the IP’s most successful endeavors lately, FromSoftware now owns itsElden RingIP, and this month’s Game Rant Advance dives deep intoNightingale....

Summary Kratos’ actor shares his opinion on whether he’d play a younger version of his character or not in theGod of Warseries,GTA 5leaks divulge a bunch of information about the game and what it had planned, and theFuriosamovie apparently makes Avalanche’sMad Maxdefinitively part of the canon. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week. A newBanjo-Kazooiegame has been rumored (though that wouldn’t be the first time), Steam reveals its most-played games of 2023 in a set of tiers, and Game Rant speaks with a Diner at the End of the Galaxy developer to learn more about its inspirations and loop....

All of the Mythic Tales inGhost of Tsushimaprovide bothJin and the player with valuable itemsor skills, but “The Heavenly Strike” is by far one of the most satisfying techniques to use. When implemented properly, this attack can deal major damage, but getting it is no easy feat. There are seven Mythic Tales inGhost of Tsushima, and each is given to the player by a musician in a specific town. “The Heavenly Strike” is a Mythic Tale which grants the Heavenly Strike ability to the player....

Summary A piece of promo art for the upcomingGod of War: RagnarokDLC expansionValhallacleverlypays tribute to the franchise’s origins. An eagle-eyed fan instantly noticed the reference, which ties in with the revelations of old foes appearing in anupcoming game mode that follows a new trend for Sony. God of War: Ragnarok’s new expansionValhallawas announced at the recent The Game Awards 2023. The free DLC is set for launch on Tuesday, December 12, a move that surprised many fans who weren’t really expecting any new content, even though the base game had been out for over a year....

Googlehas filed a patent detailing a system that seeks to eliminate the need for manual QA testing through the use of artificial intelligence. AlthoughGooglehas recently struggled to truly make a name for itself within the gaming industry, the technological conglomerate continues to invest, trying to garner market share beyond the Play Store. The past few months have seen a dramatic rise in the prevalence of software and tools powered by AI, firmly positioning the once whimsical technological milestone at the forefront of cultural discourse and critique....